Choice said coach Wade Phillips informed him Monday that he’ll see action out of the backfield. Phillips, however, said his conversation with Choice stemmed from the fact that Felix Jones is nursing an ankle injury.

“I just told him to be ready,” said Phillips, suggesting that he never implied Choice’s role would be significant.

The Cowboys could use some fresh legs. Dallas ranks 31st in the league in rush offense, averaging just 80.9 per game.

Choice said it’s been tough watching from the sidelines.

“The main reason is because we’ve been losing,” he said. “I hate to lose. And then you want to play to help your team out. But to lose, that’s the killer.”